Comparison

OctoNote vs Hacker Notes Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OctoNote

This app lets you write and store notes in markdown format, syncing them directly to your GitHub Gists. It offers beautiful rendering, code syntax highlighting, and version control for organized and accessible notes.

Highlights
  • Markdown writing and rendering
  • GitHub Gists integration
  • Code syntax highlighting
  • Live preview
  • Version history
  • Secret Gists (Premium)
  • Custom syntax themes (Premium)
Features
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OctoNote - GitHub Powered Markdown Notes THE POWER OF GITHUB MEETS BEAUTIFUL NOTE-TAKING OctoNote transforms the way developers and power users take notes by harnessing GitHub Gists—giving you cloud sync, version control, and universal access without the bloat of traditional note apps. Write in markdown. Save to GitHub. Access anywhere. MARKDOWN DONE RIGHT - Gorgeous rendering that makes your notes look like miniature websites - Full syntax highlighting for code blocks—perfect for developers - Seamless editing with a clean, distraction-free interface - Live preview to see your formatted notes as you write GITHUB GISTS INTEGRATION - Automatic sync to your GitHub profile—your notes live where your code lives - Edit anywhere through GitHub's web interface or OctoNote - Version history built in—never lose a previous version - Share effortlessly via Gist URLs with beautiful browser rendering - No vendor lock-in—your notes are standard markdown on GitHub BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS & POWER USERS Whether you're documenting code snippets, maintaining technical wikis, or organizing project notes, OctoNote gives you the tools you need: - Save meeting notes with code examples - Maintain personal knowledge bases - Share formatted documentation instantly - Keep research organized with tags and structure OCTONOTE PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock the full power of private note-taking: - Secret Gists that don't appear in public search - Custom syntax formatting themes (11+ beautiful options from Xcode Light to Atom One Dark) - Flair for your app icon - Private by default for sensitive work notes and personal journals SIMPLE. POWERFUL. YOURS. OctoNote doesn't try to be everything—it's focused on doing one thing exceptionally well: giving you beautiful, powerful markdown notes backed by the reliability of GitHub. No proprietary formats. No complicated export processes. Just your notes, in standard markdown, stored safely on GitHub and accessible from anywhere. Perfect for: - Software developers and engineers - Technical writers and documentation specialists - Students studying computer science - Anyone who loves markdown and wants their notes future-proof REQUIREMENTS OctoNote requires a GitHub account (free accounts work perfectly). All features—both standard and Premium—are available to users with any GitHub account tier. Download OctoNote today and transform the way you take notes.

About

Hacker Notes Pro

Features
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Hacker Notes brings a bold, terminal-inspired aesthetic to your everyday note-taking. Designed for developers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers a clean, dark workspace — it combines powerful editing tools with a visual style straight out of the command line. RICH TEXT EDITING Write and format your notes with full rich text support — headings, bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, ordered and unordered lists, checkboxes, code blocks, blockquotes, and inline links. Everything you need to capture thoughts, tasks, or technical notes. HACKER TERMINAL AESTHETIC The app's signature neon-on-black look is fully customizable. Choose from 12 preset accent colors — green, cyan, magenta, amber, teal, purple, and more — or dial in your exact shade using the HSL color sliders. Every screen, button, and dialog reflects your chosen color. ORGANIZE WITH TAGS Attach multiple tags to any note and filter your collection instantly. Combine tag filtering with real-time search across titles and content to find exactly what you need. EXPORT & SHARE Long-press any note to export it as a formatted PDF or share it as plain text. Great for sending quick summaries or keeping formatted copies of your notes. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All notes are stored locally on your device using an embedded database — no account required, no cloud sync, no data sent anywhere. Your notes stay yours. GRID & LIST VIEWS Switch between a compact list layout and a spacious grid view to browse your notes the way that works best for you. SORT YOUR WAY Sort notes by creation date or last modified date, in ascending or descending order, so your most relevant notes are always at the top. LIGHTWEIGHT & FAST No background syncing, no bloat. Notes open and save instantly because everything lives on your device. Whether you use it for daily journaling, coding notes, task lists, or just keeping track of ideas — Hacker Notes gives you a tool that looks as sharp as the work you do in it. -------------------------- Disclaimer Hacker Notes stores all content locally on your device. The app does not require an account, does not provide cloud backup, and does not transmit your notes to external servers. Users are responsible for maintaining their own device backups to prevent data loss. Features, performance, and availability may vary depending on device, operating system version, and user settings. Exported files and shared content are handled through your device’s native sharing options and may be subject to third-party apps or services. Hacker Notes is intended as a productivity and note-taking tool only and does not provide professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. Users are solely responsible for how they use, store, and share their content. By using the app, you acknowledge and accept that the developer is not liable for data loss, device issues, or outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of the application. “Hacker” refers strictly to the visual style and theme of the app (terminal-inspired design, colors, and typography). Hacker Notes does not promote, support, or encourage illegal activity of any kind. Users are expected to use the app responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Screenshots

OctoNote4 screens
Hacker Notes Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hacker Notes Pro at none against OctoNote's 3. Hacker Notes Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hacker Notes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, Hacker Notes Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OctoNote versus Hacker Notes Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctoNoteHacker Notes Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBase11 Studios LtdSherry Games Private Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OctoNote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • OctoNote Premium - Lifetime$49.99
None

Hacker Notes Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OctoNote free?
OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hacker Notes Pro free?
Hacker Notes Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OctoNote or Hacker Notes Pro have ads?
Neither OctoNote nor Hacker Notes Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OctoNote or Hacker Notes Pro?
OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, and Hacker Notes Pro monthly. Most recently, OctoNote was updated on September 12, 2026 and Hacker Notes Pro on September 18, 2026.

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